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Susan Blanchard, LCPC, LPC

Stress and anxiety LGBTQ+ related issues Coping with grief and loss Coping with life changes Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)
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About me

Life can change in an instant. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, struggling with anxiety or depression, or facing a difficult life transition, it can feel overwhelming to carry those burdens alone. My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you feel safe to share your story, process your experiences, and move toward hope, healing, and meaning-making at your own pace. I specialize in grief and loss, helping adults navigate the complex emotions that accompany loss, change, and uncertainty while rediscovering hope and purpose in the midst of life's challenges.
I work with adults of all ages, including senior adults and members of the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to grief, I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, communication and connection issues, and periods of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Together, we identify strengths, build resilience, and create meaningful steps toward the life you want.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. Drawing from person-centered, cognitive behavioral (CBT), solution-focused, and body-centered approaches, I help clients develop practical coping skills, deepen self-understanding, and create lasting change. Healing begins when you feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted.

Professional experience

5 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety LGBTQ+ related issues Coping with grief and loss Coping with life changes Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Depression, Compassion fatigue, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Gender dysphoria, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

IL LCPC 180.017745

WI LPC 10124-125

TX LPC 85012

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Susan Blanchard. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I’ve only had a few sessions so far but she has been a great listener and offers great tools to help me.

Written on Sep 25, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

The greatest. Always listens. Gives valuable feedback and great solutions. And always patient letting you express your needs. Has helped me tremendously.

Written on Sep 15, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and anger management

Susan is amazing

Written on Sep 14, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Susan is kind, patient, and professional. She has helped me so much. Highly recommend.

Written on Aug 23, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, and parenting issues

I started seeing Susan in the interim of my regular therapists leave, and Susan has been easy to talk to and a great support during a very difficult time. I would highly recommend!

Written on Jun 11, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Susan has been great to work with

Written on Jun 03, 2026 after therapy with Susan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder